Why you should not feed wild orangutans?
The name orangutan means "man of the forest" in Indonesian and humans share 95% of dna with…
Indonesian vocabulary for your trip to Sumatra
For a trip to Sumatra, you should know some basic Indonesian vocabulary. Many locals in Sumatra in…
Sumatra for vegetarians and vegans
Travelling Sumatra as vegetarian and vegan is easy. Many dishes in Sumatra are accidentally vegan or can…
Do’s and Don’ts while jungle trekking in Bukit Lawang
When trekking in the jungle in Bukit Lawang, there are a number of rules of conduct to…
How to find a good trekking guide in Bukit Lawang?
Jungle Trekking in Bukit Lawang is only possible with a guide. Unfortunately some of the guides are…
Save the rainforest
Not only the Amazon is burning right now, there are also wildfires in Indonesia. Close to 700…
Things you should know before going to Bukit Lawang, Sumatra
Bukit Lawang is a small village on the edge of Gunung Leuser Nationalpark in North Sumatra. Here…
The ultimate guide for Bukit Lawang
Most people visit Bukit Lawang to hike in the jungle, but this small village has much more…
Traveling solo in Sumatra + tips for female solo travelers
I have been traveling solo in Sumatra solo many times and with this post I will give…
Tips for eco friendly travel in Sumatra and elsewhere
Travelling causes a lot of waste and trash starting from plastic water bottles, to single-use items and…
